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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518,812, 778,241.88 and 158,957.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518,812, 778,241.88 and 158,957.08 is: 238,442.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518,812 : 778,241.88 = 158,957.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518,812/778,241.88 = 158,957.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518,812x = 778,241.88 × 158,957.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518,812x = 123,707,056,778.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,707,056,778.51/518,812
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238,442.94

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